Stitch-down shoe



Nov. 6, 1928.

E. B. LOEWENBACH STITCH DOWN SHOE Filed Aug. 21, 1926 Patented Nov. 6, 1928.'

ERWINZB. LoEwENBAo'H; or MILWAUKEE, w sconsm,

sr'rron-nown snon.

Application filed. August 21,1926. Serial H0. 130,706. 7

This invention relates to stitch down shoes. In stitch down shoes as heretofore con 7 structed, it has been impossible to press the upper inwardly on the inner side of'the arch or instep during the formation ,ofthe shoe. The result ofthis has been that there is always a gap left at this point, and subsequent wearof the shoe increases the gap and makes the shoe spread at this point with loss of support to the archand instep, and also with a material detraction from the appearance of the shoe. 7 I

This invention is designed to overoomethe defects noted above and objects of such'invention are to provide a novel form of stitch down shoe which is so constructed that the upper is held inwardly at the inner side of the instep or arch,- and the shoe is prevented from spreading, and to providea construction in which a reenforcing stay secured to the inner side of the upper at the inner, portion of the instep is used and acts as asupport to the arch and also as a means for insuring the retention of the upper in v its correct position, so that a very much more serviceable and comfortable shoe results, to-

gether with'an increase in theattractiveness of the shoe. ,v Further objects are to provide a novel form of stitch down shoe in which a tie strap or reenf'orcing stay is secured to the inner side of the upper adjacent the inner portion of the instep, and is'cemented or glued down over thelining after the lining has been placed over the inner sole, so that it strengthens the shoe at the point'where the greatest tension occurs, where bending is greatest, and where there is the greatest wear and strain upon the shoe. Further, it-is to be noted that in the practice of this invention a cheaper gradeof cement may be used to secure the sole in place with consequent saving, as the necessary strength is furnished by the stay strap.

An embodiment of the invention is shown in the accompanying drawings in whichz Figure 1 is a view from the underside of the partially completed shoe with the outer soleremoved; e

' Figure 2 is aside view ofthe construction shown in Figure 1 with, however, the stay strip shown hanging down before it has been drawn into place;

the'line 3-3 ofFigure .1. c

Figure 3 is a'transverse sectional View on In practicing this invention. the upper 1 is provided with a lining2 in the usual man; ner, and; such lining 1s drawn inwardlyover' cent the inner side of the instep or arch, i

i/Vhile the shoe is being lasted, this stay strap is cemented down upon the lining and innerl sole, and is ,drawn tightly, across the shoe,

as shown in Figure 3. If desired, this stay strap mayhave its end tucked between the upper on the otherside of the s'hoeand the l ning or it may stop short of such other side of [the shoe, At all events,it is stitched or otherwise rigidly secured to the upper on the inner side of the instep, and is cemented or secured rigidly to the inner sole. after, the outer sole 7 is secured in place in outwardly, asindicated at 6.

noted that the term the usual manner, the upper being turned It is to be particular-l Therecementing is intende tocover cementing,

gluing, or other means of fastening.

be noted that Further, it 1sv t the stay strap may be most easilysecured to the upper,

and, during the lastingofthe "shoe, may be readily drawn tightly acrossnthe inner sole and cemented in place. Obviously, the stay strap, as stated, can extend clear across the shoe and between the lining and the upper on the other side of the shoe, or it may extend only part way acrosstheinnersole. Itfirmly holds the upper inwardly at the inner side of the instep, and permits the accurate and neat finishing of the stitch down shoe in a manner heretofore considered impossible. Although the, stay strap constructed as described, has been found eminently satis-" factory, it is to be understood that the stay strap may be made as wide as desired or, in fact, the entire inner portion of the upper may have a reenforcing stay secured thereto and drawn across the inner sole,- although as describedabove, the stay strap constructed ,as set forth, has been found sufficient; Further than this, it is to be noted that the reenforcing strap or stay strip acts as a brace for the shoe and hold its against spreading. It resists the natural Wear oi the shoe at its point of greatest bendingand increases the life of the shoe. '7 In addition to this, it

acts as a support for the arch of the foot and prevents the undesirable spreading.

It is to be noted further that'although the marked improvements noted above results in the practice of this invention, that it may be carried out With the utmost cheapness and facility and without increasing the cost of the shoe more than anininuteainount.

If it should be decided-to buildan unlined shoe, thisinventioncould' be equally Well fol- I lowed. In fact ase'rie's'ofstay strips could be employed either With a lined or-unlined shoe and could be located-Wherever desirable,

inconsiderable detail, such description is intended as-illustrativeratherthan limiting as theinvention" may be variously embodied and as the scope of such; invention is'to be deterniine'das cla-irnedj lclainiz F l; A stitch down shoe coniprisingan upcper, an inner sole and an outer'sole,"and a,

stay strip secured tothe upper on the inner side ofthe instep anddrawn across the hottom of the inner sole andsecured in place.

2; A stitch down shoe conipr sing an upper, an inner sole, a lining carried by said upper and cemented to said inner sole,"a stay strip secured to said upper on itsinner side and on the'inner side ofthe instep, said stay strip" being drawn tightlyacross the bottom or the inner sole and lining and secured in place,

and an outer sole secured to said upper and encloslng said stay strip between said inner sole and said outer sole.

I 8.1A' stitch down shoe comprising an upper,

an inner sole reentrant adjacent the inner side or" the instep, a stay strip secured to the inner sideof the upper at the inner side of the instep and drawn across the inner sole to hold the upperiinwardly at the reentrant portion or the inner sole, and an outer sole secured to said upper. i

4. A stitch down shoe comprising an upper provided With a lining, an innersole having the lining cemented thereto, a stay strip stitched to the inner side of the upper on the inner side ot-the instep and drawn-tightly across said inner sole and cemented thereto, and an outer-sole secured to said'upper and inner sole. i I 1 -'A stitch down shoe comprising an upper, an inner sole, and anouter sole, and a stay stripflsecured to said upper and crawnin- 1 \vai'dly and securedbetween said inner and outer soles. a i 15. A stitch down shoe comprising an upper; an innersole, said upper having outwardly- ,rn'ed marginal edges, a stay strip stitched to the upper adjacent the inner side'of the instep and extending across the shoe beneath the inner sole, said inner sole having a 'reentrant portion adjacent the inner side of the instep, saidstay stripheing drawn tightly and securedto sai'dinner sole to hold the upper inwardly drawn adjacent the reentran'e portion, an outer sole and stitching passing through the outwardly turned portions of the iper-and the outer sole, Wherebysaid stay strip is se'cured'tof said upperadjacent the inner side'ofthe instep and is secured to the bottoni of said inner sole.

1n testiinony that I claim the foregoing I have hereunto set my hand at Milwaukegin the county of Milwaukee and'State of isconsin.

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